GroupM

About GroupM

GroupM is the world’s largest media investment company and are a part of WPP. In fact, we are responsible for one in every three ads you see globally. We are currently looking for a Manager Strategy & Client Services to join us who has had exposure to both strategy & content solutions and strong on project management, generally curious, and passionate about problem solving. In this role, you will be responsible for work closely with internal agencies i.e. Mindshare, M/Six, MEC & MAXUS planning/buying teams in Pakistan. Outside of these direct support lines, the role is also supported by the Senior client leadership within GroupM agencies. At GroupM APAC, our people are our strength, which is why fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion is important to us. Reporting of the role This role reports to the General Manager - ESP. 3 best things about the job: Drive the innovation, content and partnership agenda on GroupM clients - and not only work on, but craft from start to end, award-winning marketing initiatives that stretches from production innovation through to the last retail mile and everything in-between No one day is the same as you will be interacting and work with a ton of different stakeholders including clients from many different functions beyond "just" marketing as well as production houses, IP rights holders and partner agencies Direct rapport with the very senior management team within the client organization to pro-actively suggest and source opportunities. In this role, your goals will be: In three months: Gain full understanding of GroupM ESP’s role as an SBU, it’s scope of services and revenue model. Familiarize self with needs and requirements of assigned ESP resources and clients. Develop a working relationship, build credibility and rapport with frequent visits and participating in meetings/discussions. Take over management and implementation of the assigned first half 2020 projects pipeline in collaboration with planning and client media teams. In six months: Lead internal & client briefing and brainstorming sessions and establish self as thought leader when it comes to ESP creative product. Take ownership of the content and innovation funnel across the assigned client group including 2020 big bets and content initiatives. Develop new opportunities to drive increase in agency revenue across GroupM agencies / clients. In 12 months: Develop and lead a centralized, self-supported content and innovation team. Lead 2019/20 innovation pipeline of 8-12 big ticket campaigns. Double the billings of new products and services in support of suggested content and innovation projects. Build award-winning new campaign platforms stretching across channels helping our client connect through the most powerful consumer passion points. What your day job looks like at GroupM: Craft / Unlock client and agency creative briefs, develop and lead inspiring and persuasive creative briefings and partner with agency/client teams in developing and nurturing ideas Be the engine to unlock powerful and influential insights and translates those insights into actionable brand plans & exciting ideas together with championing and managing the execution of those ideas Monitor and interpret cultural and social trends relevant and inspiring to the client’s business (foremost) and the agency Partner with the relevant planning, buying and digital teams in developing and leading creative presentations to the client Be an effective brand steward for assigned clients and be a persuasive/trusted partner. Take an active role in building relationships internally and with the relevant client contacts to develop a rapport that earns the respect and forges greater partnership. Be able to work well under pressure while managing multiple assignments and deadlines. What you’ll bring: Demonstrate curiosity to be a strong strategic and conceptual thinker. Skilled at nurturing and leading the development of integrated ideas. Be able inspire creativity in our agency product and teams along with a passion for digging deep to unlock meaningful insights. Collaborative spirit with self-confidence; be able to hold a room while effectively marrying rigor with imagination. Be an aspiring future leader, projecting clarity of thought and maturity in challenging situations. Be someone who enjoys the cultivation of relationships. Strong organizational skills with capacity to work under pressure and manage multiple projects. Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to communicate effectively at all levels, internally/externally, formally & informally. Strong listening, writing and presentation skills; proficient in PowerPoint, Word and Excel. Minimum qualifications: Minimum undergraduate degree in Business, Media or Mass Communication. 2-4 years in Creative/Media Agency, Production House, Broadcast Sales experience. More about GroupM GroupM is the leading global media investment management group serving as the parent to WPP media agencies including Mindshare, MediaCom, Wavemaker, Essence and m/SIX, as well as the programmatic digital media platform, Xaxis, each global operations in their own right with leading market positions. GroupM’s primary purpose is to maximize the performance of WPP’s media agencies by operating as leader and collaborator in trading, content creation, sports, digital, finance, and proprietary tool development. GroupM’s focus is to deliver unrivaled marketplace advantage to its clients, stakeholders and people, and is increasingly working closely for the benefit of clients with WPP’s data investment management group, Kantar. Together, GroupM and Kantar account for over 50% of WPP’s group revenues of more than $20 billion. Discover more about GroupM at www.groupm.com Follow @GroupMWorldwide on Twitter Follow GroupM on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/groupm About Pakistan The Pakistani media and entertainment industry expected growth in 2018 is 10%. The introduction of 3G and 4G along with a Cellular Mobile Tele-density of 70.83% makes Pakistan’s an exciting market with enormous potential. The rapidly increasing 45 million user internet subscriber-base with a 50mn broadband subscriber base (24.5% penetration) shows an optimistic growth for any media and advertising professional.

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Legal Form: Ltd

Company Type: Subsidiary or Business Segment

Company Size: 5001 - 10000

Revenue: ~ 320 billion (CNY)

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